Many job seekers would agree: it’s a tough time to be on the hunt for a new role.
Hiring has slowed across numerous industries, and widespread layoffs in certain sectors have intensified competition for the already scarce openings. Yet, not all hope is lost—some roles remain in high demand.
A new report released Wednesday by Monster highlights the 10 most-posted job titles on its platform during the third quarter of the year. The findings point to strong hiring activity in healthcare, logistics, customer service, and sales. Here are the top 10 roles:
1. Registered Nurse
2. Physical Therapist
3. Truck Driver
4. Sales Representative
5. Radiology Technician/Technologist
6. Speech-Language Pathologist
7. Delivery Driver
8. Respiratory Therapist
9. Occupational Therapist
10. Customer Service Representative
“Healthcare clearly dominates this list—especially clinical roles,” says Vicki Salemi, career expert at Monster, noting that six of the 10 positions are in the medical field. The report drew from tens of thousands of job postings analyzed during Q3.
Essential roles also continue to demonstrate resilience, Salemi adds, citing positions like truck and delivery drivers as examples of jobs that remain in steady demand despite broader economic uncertainty.
While some of these in-demand roles require specialized training or professional certifications, others are more accessible—even to those without direct industry experience. “If you’ve worked in any role that involves interacting with clients, you likely already have transferable customer service skills,” Salemi explains.
For those eyeing a career shift into a field where they lack experience, she recommends upskilling to build relevant competencies now. Online courses, certifications, or even volunteer work can help bridge the gap.
It’s also worth noting that not all growing opportunities appear on this top 10 list. Seasonal hiring is ramping up—especially in retail and hospitality—as businesses prepare for the year-end holiday rush.
No matter the role you’re targeting, Salemi urges job seekers to move away from mass applications. Instead, she advises a more strategic, tailored approach: “It’s not about quantity. The key isn’t applying to hundreds of jobs and hoping something sticks—it’s the opposite. Focus on a specific, intentional job search, and customize your resume and cover letter for each opportunity, even if it means submitting fewer applications.”